NICEIC
The NICEIC (National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting) is a consumer protection organisation set up in 1956 to protect people against faulty or unsafe electrical installations. Non-profit making and registered as a charity, it is supported by all sectors of the electrical industry. A staff of trained inspecting engineers inspects and reports on representative samples of installation work of every Approved Contractor as well as the premises, equipment and staff qualifications.
As an NICEIC approved contractor we work to standards set out in the "Regulations for Electrical Installations", otherwise known as the IEE Wiring Regulations published by the Institution of Electrical Engineers. The 17th and latest edition of these has been given the status of British Standard BS7671.
Our enrolment with the NICEIC is entirely voluntary and there is no legal obligation on us, but NICEIC approval is a sure indication to our customers that we work to very high standards.
As a general rule, electrical installations should be inspected and tested at regular intervals because cables, switches, sockets and other equipment deteriorate with age and use.
NICEIC approval is usually a minimum requirement for those contractors who wish to be invited to tender for contracts with local authorities, county councils, health authorities, etc.
